[Public-List] [Member-List] interior problems

[Andrew Johns]

I'm currently replacing the cabin sole near the head on 104.  I might be
able to snake my camera underneath and take some photos if that helps?

Andrew
104
Ecola
Lake Champlain

On Nov 9, 2017 2:13 PM, "Jonathan Bresler via Public-List" <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> Gordon,
>
> Have not opened up that part of Constance yet.  The floor in the v-berth is
> not in the best shape on #262. Guessing that our boats should be quite
> similar given that they are within 13 numbers of each other. Look forword
> to hearing what you find.  Photos as well?
>
> Best wishes
> Jonathan
>
> On Thu, Nov 9, 2017 at 8:02 AM gordon white via Member-List <
> member-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>
> >     My boat is a pre-liner, s/n 275. I have just noticed that the cabin
> > sole in the forward cabin (where the V-berth is) is quite "soggy." It
> > was solid last spring, but now appears ready to fall in.
> >
> >      Has anyone else had such a problem?
> >
> >      Before I begin tearing up the old planking, I thought I'd ask so I
> > might know what's under there. (There is no leak in the water tank,
> > which was my first thought as to cause.)
> >
> >      My first idea is to cut a piece of plywood to the correct size,
> > varnish it with several coats and put it down. I assume there are
> > stringers to which the sole is fastened?
> >
> >      Also:   The hanging locker door (which doubles as a privacy door
> > for the V-berth compartment) won't close on the V-Berth side. It closes
> > all right on the hanging locker but is now about 3/16" too wide to close
> > on the V-berth compartment. It used to be tight but would close. I
> > cannot see any cracks or loose joints in the door needing re-gluing.
> >
> >          My first assumption is that the stays have pulled in the sides
> > of the boat sufficiently to cramp in the woodwork, though I can't see
> > other indications of that. I had aluminum plates mounted years  ago on
> > each side of the beam under the mast to deal with depression of the mast
> > step. As I recall, at that time the mast step was jacked up a bit when
> > that was done.
> >
> >      The only cure I can come up with is to plane enough off the side of
> > the door to allow it to close.
> >
> >      Anyone else have this problem? Is it likely related to the "dimple"
> > problem someone else  described a while ago? I cannot discern any
> > dimples in the topsides of the boat.
> >
> >
> > - Gordon White, Brigadoon II
> >
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